User blog comment:SalemtheCruel/One Year/@comment-1298206-20120205221057

I remember how I was introduced to Redwall. I was in elementary school at the time and I was, as usual, at the library. I saw a book called "Lord Brocktree" and pulled it from the shelf. I went to check it out and the librarian told me about how good the books from the Redwall series are. I didn't complete the book, but I remember I enjoyed what I read.

As for where I was when Brian Jacques passed away, I remember coming home from a tiring day of school and sitting down on the computer. I went on Redwall Wiki and thought I saw something that said R.I.P. Brian Jacques. My mind began to whirl as I quickly searched for any news on Google. His Wikipedia page said he had died that day from a heart attack. The news didn't make me cry, but I was greatly saddened by this news.

Thanks for sharing your story with us, Salem. It wasn't overdramatic or whiny to me.